Statement of purpose

  1. Law
  2. US Virgin Islands Code
  3. Aeronautics
  4. Airport Zoning in St. Thomas
  5. Statement of purpose

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  • It is hereby found that an obstruction has the potential for endangering the lives and property of users of Harry S. Truman Airport, and property or occupants of land in its vicinity; that an obstruction may affect existing and future instrument approach minimums of Harry S. Truman Airport; and that an obstruction may reduce the size of areas available for the landing, takeoff, and maneuvering of aircraft, thus tending to destroy or impair the utility of Harry S. Truman Airport and the public investment therein. Accordingly, it is declared:

    • (a) That the creation or establishment of an obstruction has the potential of being a public nuisance and may injure the region served by Harry S. Truman Airport;

    • (b) That it is necessary in the interest of the public health, public safety, and general welfare that the creation or establishment of obstructions that are a hazard to air navigation be prevented; and

    • (c) That the prevention of these obstructions should be accomplished, to the extent legally possible, by the exercise of the police power without compensation or with just and proper compensation where required.

  • It is further declared that the prevention of the creation or establishment of hazards to air navigation, the elimination, removal, alteration or mitigation of hazards to air navigation, or marking and lighting of obstructions are public purposes for which the Virgin Islands Port Authority may raise and expend public funds and acquire land or interest in land.


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